A former Mayoress of Oldham whose radiant smile lit up every corner of the borough, has died.
Kathleen Hudson and her husband Councillor John Hudson have dedicated their lives to the service of the community.
Last year, as part of their caring nature they shared their diamond wedding anniversary with a hundred guests. Kathleen quipped on social media: “It was a magical night with so many helping us celebrate.
“Thanks to our two wonderful daughters for sharing it with us and the Civic Hall staff who helped we wanted to prove we are still here.”
Cllr Hudson, who was 81 years old on Christmas Eve, is Oldham council’s Saddleworth South member, and has received an OBE from the Queen for his public, political and charitable services spread over 40 years.
A former Mayor of Oldham, described as a “unique character”, is stepping down as a borough councillor.
Colourful John Hudson OBE, aged 81, from Greenfield, will not stand in next May’s elections.
He currently represents the Saddleworth South Ward.
Cllr Graham Sheldon will take over the leadership of the Conservative group on the borough council and at 19, Max Woodvine will lead Saddleworth Parish Council Conservatives in addition to standing in an election for a seat on the borough council which will be created by Cllr Hudson’s vacated ward seat.
However, Cllr Hudson will continue to serve as a Saddleworth parish councillor, representing Greenfield, Grasscroft, Lydgate and Friezland, until 2023.